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Reindeer

on April 21, 2008

Caribou and reindeer are the same species, reindeer being a domesticated, smaller variety or caribou and classified scientifically as a subspecies.

Design

A reindeer is known to paw at the snow to uncover its food, even when two or three feet (0.6–0.9 m) cover the plants. How does the reindeer know to do this? God designed it this way. The reindeer’s coat is made of dense, short hair that is hollow, enabling it to hold air and shed water, making it perfect for the colder temperatures where the reindeer lives.

Features

Most reindeer are brown with a gray underbelly, which helps them blend into the snow during winter. Their antlers are reddish or grayish brown.

Caribou and reindeer are the same species, reindeer being a domesticated, smaller variety or caribou and classified scientifically as a subspecies.

Fun Facts

Reindeer and caribou are the only deer with fur on their nose pads.

These domesticated caribou are prized for their milk, meat, and leather.

The main food of reindeer is lichen, but they will also eat grasses along with twigs and mushrooms.